What are the responsibilities and job description for the SPRAY TECHNICIAN-Course Maintenance position at Sycuan Casino Resort?
Job Purpose:
Ensures weed, fungus, and pest free golf courses. The chemical technician, under the supervision of the golf course superintendent or assistant superintendent performs chemical applications on golf course properties; fertilizes tees, greens, and fairways and applies chemicals on areas of the golf course, including but not limited to, greens, tees, and fairways. The chemical technician is responsible for reading, understanding and keeping current with chemicals and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). This position is also responsible for compiling preliminary reports of pesticide usage for the golf course superintendent.
Job Duties And Responsibilities:
(Note: Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at the sole discretion of Sycuan Management at any time)
Ensures weed, fungus, and pest free golf courses by mixing herbicides, pesticides, fungicides, and fertilizers, filling sprayer tank with water and chemicals according to manufacturer's specifications and formulas, applying chemicals using hose or pump, pulling spray hose from truck-mounted reel, turning knob, pressing lever and pointing nozzle, spraying pre-determined area following established procedures and safety standards.
Ensures safe work and storage area by mixing, storing, and disposing of chemicals according to hazardous materials codes, maintaining required records of chemical spray activity, maintaining inventory of material on hand, and maintaining cleanliness of equipment and storage facilities.
Performs routine safety inspections on all spraying equipment.
Maintains chemical storage and mixing areas in compliance with county, state, and federal regulations, and is responsible for the safety and direction of chemical handlers and/or helpers
Tracks chemical inventory.
Cleans, tests, and properly calibrates and prepares all spray application equipment.
Job Specifications:
Education and Experience:
Essential:
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
1 year of chemical spray experience
California Pesticide Qualified Applicator Certificate
Possession of California Driver's License and in good standing
Turf Managers Class
Must have completed training requirements as demanded by the state and federal governments, including those required by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
American Red Cross first-aid training certificate
Desirable:
California Pesticide Advisor License in good standing
Golf course spray technician experience
Essential:
Skills and Knowledge:
Working knowledge of agronomy, turfgrass science, and the rules of golf
Working knowledge of Federal, State, and County environmental chemical hazardous materials codes and regulations
Working knowledge of safe practices in mixing, application and disposal of pesticides and herbicides
Working knowledge of spray and spreader equipment calibrations
Complete knowledge of chemical application equipment.
Working knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
Ability to identify and treat pest and/or turf diseases
Ability to read and understand chemical labels
Ability to differentiate quantities and conversions of rates and units of measurement
Ability to read and understand MSDS sheets
Ability to operate mechanically pressurized spray equipment
Ability to operate hand-operated equipment
Ability to operate rotary and drop spreaders
Ability to communicate effectively in the English language
Ability to interact effectively with team members and guests
Ability to complete forms and documents
Ability to understand and follow verbal directives and written directions
Ability to bend, stoop, lift, and twist
Ability to stand and walk for up to 8 hours
Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs
Proficiency in computer use, knowledge of Microsoft Office and other applications as specified by supervisor.
Ability to follow oral and written directions.
Knowledge in the safe mechanical operation and calibration of the following types of equipment:
Mechanically pressurized spray equipment
Hand-operated spray equipment
Hand-operated rotary spreaders
Hand-operated drop spreaders
Utility tractors
Desirable:
Multi-lingual
Supervisory/Managerial Accountability:
Direct: None
Indirect: None
Ensures weed, fungus, and pest free golf courses. The chemical technician, under the supervision of the golf course superintendent or assistant superintendent performs chemical applications on golf course properties; fertilizes tees, greens, and fairways and applies chemicals on areas of the golf course, including but not limited to, greens, tees, and fairways. The chemical technician is responsible for reading, understanding and keeping current with chemicals and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). This position is also responsible for compiling preliminary reports of pesticide usage for the golf course superintendent.
Job Duties And Responsibilities:
(Note: Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at the sole discretion of Sycuan Management at any time)
Ensures weed, fungus, and pest free golf courses by mixing herbicides, pesticides, fungicides, and fertilizers, filling sprayer tank with water and chemicals according to manufacturer's specifications and formulas, applying chemicals using hose or pump, pulling spray hose from truck-mounted reel, turning knob, pressing lever and pointing nozzle, spraying pre-determined area following established procedures and safety standards.
Ensures safe work and storage area by mixing, storing, and disposing of chemicals according to hazardous materials codes, maintaining required records of chemical spray activity, maintaining inventory of material on hand, and maintaining cleanliness of equipment and storage facilities.
Performs routine safety inspections on all spraying equipment.
Maintains chemical storage and mixing areas in compliance with county, state, and federal regulations, and is responsible for the safety and direction of chemical handlers and/or helpers
Tracks chemical inventory.
Cleans, tests, and properly calibrates and prepares all spray application equipment.
Job Specifications:
Education and Experience:
Essential:
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
1 year of chemical spray experience
California Pesticide Qualified Applicator Certificate
Possession of California Driver's License and in good standing
Turf Managers Class
Must have completed training requirements as demanded by the state and federal governments, including those required by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
American Red Cross first-aid training certificate
Desirable:
California Pesticide Advisor License in good standing
Golf course spray technician experience
Essential:
Skills and Knowledge:
Working knowledge of agronomy, turfgrass science, and the rules of golf
Working knowledge of Federal, State, and County environmental chemical hazardous materials codes and regulations
Working knowledge of safe practices in mixing, application and disposal of pesticides and herbicides
Working knowledge of spray and spreader equipment calibrations
Complete knowledge of chemical application equipment.
Working knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
Ability to identify and treat pest and/or turf diseases
Ability to read and understand chemical labels
Ability to differentiate quantities and conversions of rates and units of measurement
Ability to read and understand MSDS sheets
Ability to operate mechanically pressurized spray equipment
Ability to operate hand-operated equipment
Ability to operate rotary and drop spreaders
Ability to communicate effectively in the English language
Ability to interact effectively with team members and guests
Ability to complete forms and documents
Ability to understand and follow verbal directives and written directions
Ability to bend, stoop, lift, and twist
Ability to stand and walk for up to 8 hours
Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs
Proficiency in computer use, knowledge of Microsoft Office and other applications as specified by supervisor.
Ability to follow oral and written directions.
Knowledge in the safe mechanical operation and calibration of the following types of equipment:
Mechanically pressurized spray equipment
Hand-operated spray equipment
Hand-operated rotary spreaders
Hand-operated drop spreaders
Utility tractors
Desirable:
Multi-lingual
Supervisory/Managerial Accountability:
Direct: None
Indirect: None
